Arizona Market Intelligence Report (2025)

Top Businesses to Start in Arizona (2025)

We analyzed 202K+ verified business records to help you separate the hype from the hard numbers.

Top 5 Opportunities

#1
FASTEST GROWTH SECTOR

Fruit and Vegetable Retailers

Growth: +337.5% • Saturation: 0.66 LQ
#2
HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

General Freight Trucking, Local

Growth: +175.0% • Saturation: 0.53 LQ
#3
LOW COMPETITION GAP

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services

Growth: +150.0% • Saturation: 0.79 LQ
#4
HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Siding Contractors

Growth: +140.0% • Saturation: 0.10 LQ
#5
LOW COMPETITION GAP

Electric Power Distribution

Growth: +100.0% • Saturation: 0.11 LQ

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Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler

#1 VOL

The state's largest economic engine.

Population

4.9M

Active Biz

151K

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Fastest Growth

Tucson

1.0M Residents

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Prescott Valley-Prescott

Population

242K

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Lake Havasu City-Kingman

Population

217K

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Yuma

Population

208K

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Flagstaff

Population

145K

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Sierra Vista-Douglas

Population

125K

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Common Questions

What is the fastest growing business in Arizona?+

Currently, the Fruit and Vegetable Retailers sector is leading the state with a +337.5% 5-year growth rate across multiple metro markets.

What is the most profitable solo business?+

Based on Non-Employer Statistics, solo founders in the Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists sector report the highest average annual receipts at $137k.

What does the data say about Arizona's economy?+

The state is home to 202K active establishments across 7 major metro areas. The market shows strong growth in emerging sectors with opportunities in high-demand, low-saturation niches.